have to fight and thus feel enemy out.

B. Principles:

1. Formed zig-zag; distance from advance party =?
2. Controlled by leader of advance party.
3. Speed must be great enough not to impede the main column.
Must not halt at first sign of enemy, nor go off on a flank.
4. Interest and co-operation of inferiors, by adequate
explanation of situation and of individual duties
("repeats").
5. Rules for estimating numerical strength of the moving body of
troops (cf., f.s.r., sec. 27).
6. Point as a "march outpost" (=?) when the column is halted.
Only then may the A.G. point make any lateral arrangement of
its members (cf. 3 above).

Second Problem: Advance Guard Connecting File, cf., f.s.r., reference
above:

A. Definition and Function.--Two men (usually) for liaison en
route where elements too widely separated or roads too curved and
wooded. Distance 200 to 5 yards apart.

B. Principles:

1. Constant touch with elements before and behind.
2. Relay both ways messages sent to or from remoter parts of the
column. Speed and accuracy of signaling.
3. Guide to be forward in daytime, at night on the main body.